Is it too late to cut this flower stalk?

Is it too late to cut this flower stalk?#381289

By owlfeathers -  Sun May 16, 2021 10:09 pm
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- Sun May 16, 2021 10:09 pm #381289

I just picked up a Dente (an actual labeled one this time!) and an Akai Ryu from a hardware store. They both look to be in fair to decent condition. I would rather cut the flowers, but the Dente's buds look to be so far along that I'm wondering if it would even make a difference. Can somebody more experienced than me provide some insight?

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Re: Is it too late to cut this flower stalk?#381292

By Supercazzola -  Sun May 16, 2021 10:28 pm
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- Sun May 16, 2021 10:28 pm #381292

I think the optimum is when it is 2 or 3 inches long. Since you’re beyond that, maybe it makes sense to keep it on.

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Re: Is it too late to cut this flower stalk?#381301

By Nepenthes0260 -  Sun May 16, 2021 11:30 pm
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- Sun May 16, 2021 11:30 pm #381301

Unless you're really wanting flowers and seed, I'd snip it. Cutting off flowers never hurts no matter how far along. It would be better if it was snipped off sooner, but it'll be fine.

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Re: Is it too late to cut this flower stalk?#381312

By owlfeathers -  Mon May 17, 2021 12:04 am
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- Mon May 17, 2021 12:04 am #381312

Nepenthes0260 wrote:Unless you're really wanting flowers and seed, I'd snip it. Cutting off flowers never hurts no matter how far along. It would be better if it was snipped off sooner, but it'll be fine.

Alright, cool. I do not want flowers, and I don't need seeds. So I cut it and planted it on one of those tiny 2" planters that come in the Lowes death cubes.

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